hello,i just got a new 55 gal.and am going to move all fish from 29 gal.now i have lots of snails(not by choice)how can i beshore that no snails or eggs make it in to my 55gal?i have live plants and centerpeices.can i use small amount of bleach to wash off before i transplant everything.i want NO snails.thanks
snail infestation
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I have read somewhere that people have dipped their plant leaves in a diluted bleach solution to make sure that there are no snails on the leaves but I have no idea if this works. You may want to try posting this under the aquatic plants forum for more information.
You could also try putting a piece of lettuce in the tank that has the snails overnight and in the morning pull the piece of lettuce out. This is what I do.
You could also try putting a piece of lettuce in the tank that has the snails overnight and in the morning pull the piece of lettuce out. This is what I do.
jdcreigh said:
I use a saltwater solution. Soak the plants/decorations in the saltwater for a few minutes. Live snails will drop off. Carefully inspect for eggs and remove egg deposits by hand. The eggs can be rubbed off or remove the leaf from the plant if there are eggs on it.
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my clowns in a 55 are in with mollies, except rare times the clowns are out on the bottom of the tank or bumming with my Ghost knife in a log. they are about as big as a large thumb and just as big around. I have one in with my Angels too
Clown loaches will be ok in a 55 for a while, but do grow too large for it.
They will keep the snails in check, but not completely eradicate them.
There are folks here that really feel that snails benefit your tank, and I agree. Just get something to keep them in line.
They will keep the snails in check, but not completely eradicate them.
There are folks here that really feel that snails benefit your tank, and I agree. Just get something to keep them in line.